Watch: Viral video shows an elephant going rogue during the Jagannath yatra in Ahmedabad
The Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of the most revered Hindu festivals in India that has its origins tracing back to Puri, Odisha, and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The festival is celebrated by the grand annual journey of the three deities, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra, from their temple to the Gundicha Temple in majestic chariots. Every year, millions of devotees gather in Puri to pull the massive wooden chariots using ropes, which is based on a centuries-old tradition.
Over the years, this sacred event has found its way to other cities across India, where it is celebrated with equal enthusiasm in temples dedicated to Lord Jagannath.
In cities like Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and New Delhi, grand processions with decorated chariots, elephants, bands, and cultural performances bring in large crowds to their respective places.
The elephant goes out of control during the Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad
A moment of panic happened during the Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad on Friday morning when a male elephant from the 18-elephant group suddenly went out of control near Desai Ni Pol in Khadia.
The incident occurred as the massive religious procession was moving along its usual route.
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According to a TOI report, RK Sahu, Superintendent of the Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden, said, the elephant, the only male among the group, 'suddenly became agitated and began running, veering away from the designated path of the procession.'
The zoo and procession management teams quickly tried to bring this situation under control. 'Following protocol, the elephant was immediately given a tranquiliser injection.
Two female elephants were used to gently herd him away from the crowd, in line with our standard safety strategy,' said Sahu.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the startled crowd soon calmed down as the situation stabilised. The other people who were eager to join the crowd and crossed nearby were momentarily alarmed, but later praised the quick response from officials and handlers.
Officials later confirmed that the male elephant has now been isolated and will not rejoin the ongoing Rath Yatra procession.
The other 17 elephants, all female, continued the journey peacefully without further disruption.
The Ahmedabad Rath Yatra, known as one of the largest in the country after Puri, is an important cultural and spiritual event. With heavy footfall and elaborate arrangements including elephants, chariots, and multiple layers of crowd control, safety remains a top priority.
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